Crisp
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2940 N Broadway Ave
Chicago, IL 60657 b/t Oakdale Ave & Wellington Ave
Lakeview - Get Directions
- Phone number (773) 697-7610
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Business website crisponline.com
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“The three of us shared 5 bbq, 5 seoul, and small buddha and large fries Still had leftovers!” in 524 reviews
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“I knew I was going for the healthier version of the traditional Bi Bim Bop, the Buddha Bowl.” in 228 reviews
Recommended Reviews
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8/12/2015
1 check-inI can't believe I'm saying this, but this place may actually beat out the Korean fried chicken joints in LA!?
My good friend from grad school and I came here after we found it listed in Lonelyplanet. Now that we're both locals, we wanted to see what all the fuss was about with this Korean chicken place.
When I first walked in, I didn't see a single Asian worker behind the counter or kitchen, and I immediately got skeptical. Thank goodness the lines and smell kept me patiently waiting for my order, because these chicken wings were AH-MAZING!
I ordered the 5 Crisp BBQ Jumbo Wings for $9. At first I thought it was a bit pricy for just five wings, until they came out, and I was like... eff. These wings were HUGE. They were not kidding about the size of these babies. The Crisp BBQ style was smoky, sweet, and delicious. Chicken was tender and had great flavor! Seriously, some of the best I've had.
A few rules to keep in mind:
- Always order BONE-IN. It's just not as good when it's boneless.
- Drown your food in the Atomic sauce. It's not spicy, it's just freaking "out of this world" GOOD.
Crisp is absolutely worth the wait and money spent. -
- Dyren B.
- Chicago, IL
- 0 friends
- 1 review
8/12/2015
When my girlfriend and I purchased 10 wings and fries to split we were hoping to just get a taste of what Crisp has to offer, little did we know we would leave stuffed full of amazing flavor.
The wings were simply amazing, fried crispy yet wasn't dry, I literally ate off every part of the chicken wing. We both love spicy foods so we went with the buffalo spicy which was had so much flavor and spice. We simply had no complaints. this place just might have the best wings in Chicago.
I know some may complain about the seating, we had to wait about 15 mins before a table opened up but the food was so delicious that we didn't even mind -
- Isabel W.
- Gainesville, FL
- 0 friends
- 14 reviews
8/10/2015
This was the best Korean chicken wing place I've ever had in my life, and I come from a household where my grandma cooks traditional Korean food all the time. The prices may seem a little high but once you see & taste the wings you begin to understand why. They are HUGE and are fried to a crisp. I love my wings crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and that's exactly how they were cooked.
My 3 friends & I shared 10 wings of the Crisp BBQ, 10 wings of the Seoul Sassy, and 1 Rice bowl. I personally loved the Crisp BBQ the best, it's just a unique flavor I haven't had at any other place. The bowl was disappointing. While it was filled with vegetables, they just tasted bland. We couldn't finish everything, it was just too much food. I would definitely come back for the wings! -
8/10/2015
1 check-inAlright, Crisp, you win my vote for best wings in the city. I thought Birds Nest was as good as it gets, but you've got them beat.
I made the mistake of getting 10 full wings, having my girlfriend do the same. MORE than enough (granted I still went through at least 10, she could barely finish the fifth). The wings were....crispy, not dried out, packed with flavor. The skin was so freaking tasty that I caught myself eating the winglett a few times.
As for the sauce, I hear you're either on team Crisp BBQ or Seoul Sassy...loved them both. Seoul Sassy was really awesome, not too much sauce needed for the wing but packed a really great flavor. Crisp BBQ was a little saucier, really good, tangy bbq sauce.
The shop is small, tough to get a table inside, but if you wait around for a little bit seats should open up.
Overall, I'm coming back as soon as I need a wing fix. -
7/12/2015
1 check-inCrisp BBQ sauce: 3.5
Sassy Seoul: 4
The chicken with crisp BBQ sauce was good but the chili flavor from the sriracha seasoning overwhelmed the delicate sweetness of the meat.
The sassy Seoul was the bomb . The crispiness is a deeper grilled crispiness than achieved with a flash fry, and the sweet caramalized sugars in the honey elevated it to unreal realms.
But it was not perfect, a little too overdone and tough on the breast meat pieces. Also, after a while, teeth get rather
Fried so deliciously done we didn't have space for sides.
I do slightly prefer the Southern style of extremely crisp skin, and soft and juicy insides. -
7/13/2015
1 check-inMy friend Cindy W is going to debate me on this one, but I still prefer Cafe Orient 33 wings through and through. They make be less crispy, but the flavor is better and the environment much nicer.
I tried both the Seoul Sassy and the BBQ (got a whole chicken, with half and half). The two sauces were actually very similar in taste, but I did prefer the Seoul Sassy because it wasn't as sweet and overpowering. The breast pieces and the ends of the wings were too dry. If I come here again, I think I will just get the 5 piece wings, instead of a half chicken. Still all in all, these are very good wings, and I would have given it 4 stars if I was only rating the food.
Tiny amount of seating available, and the napkins leave a lot to be desired... c'mon now, school cafeteria style brown paper towels?!?! -
6/29/2015
1 check-inMy sister send me a link for Crisp @ 2940 N Broadway. After I looked at it on Yelp and saw the pictures of their wings & read a few of the reviews I knew I had to try their chicken wings. It reminded me of the chicken wings I had in the Philippines at a place called "Bon Chon" in "The Mall of Asia". We ate there and I have been trying to find a place in the U.S. that had wings like "Bon Chon". My friend moved back to the Philippines and he told me there is a Bon Chon in New York City.
I Yelped Bon Chon in Chicago to see if they might have a restaurant here. Instead of Bon Chon coming up "CRISP" came up. I'm amazed that CRISP has been around for 7 years and today is the first time I have been there. The wings are amazingly similar to Bon Chon and just as delicious. If you haven't tried them and you enjoy eating great food you need to haul your buttocks (AKA Yo Ass) down to Bon Chon and try the wings.
My sister and I ordered a 10 piece order with 2 different types of chicken wings. 5 pieces of the Seoul Sassy. This was a blend of ginger, garlic, soy, green onions & other spices. (Absolutely delicious). The other 5 were Crispy barbecue with a blend of American fusion barbecue sauce, a blend of spicy, sweet, prepared with fresh herbs & spices. They also had a variety of condiments like Alison's Atomic Sauce (ancient family secret). Gotta try this on your wings
There are all sorts of other dishes on the menu which means I will definitely be going back to try them-
The guys @ Crisp. We tried to get the secret of Alison's Atomic Sauce, but they wouldn't budgeThe guys @ Crisp. We tried to get the secret of Alison's Atomic Sauce, but they wouldn't budge - See all photos from Phil S. for Crisp
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- Catherine C.
- San Diego, CA
- 238 friends
- 605 reviews
- Elite ’15
7/29/2015
1 check-inListed in 2015!, Wings to fly away onThis place is pretty good, and holy moley, do they load you up with wings! I ordered a set of 10 full wings (meaning they don't separate the drumette from the wing), but I got stuffed after getting halfway through to my surprise, only to realize that I still had 10 full wings left. They had given me 20, which in regular wing language at most places means I got 40 wings for $16.99. I told them about it, but they didn't believe me! I need to step up my wing eating game, apparently. Of note, there were no visible Koreans working there, but the sauce was pretty good, and the wings did have a nice little crisp to them. Kudos. I've been perfecting my own recipe for a while, and their recipe was pretty tight. Community seating, street metered parking, friendly service, yummy drink options.
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5/31/2015
1 check-in4 stars for taste, value, fast and efficient service, and location!
I had their Seoul bowl, which was super tasty and very filling. The meat was tender and had lots of flavor.
The boyf had the boneless wings and those were amazingly yummy. Must have for sure. Next time I come back, I will try their chicken waaaangs!
Must try: wings and their atomic sauce. -
6/29/2015
1 check-inReally good crispy chicken I guess they pressure cook it and then deep fry and cover it in there sauces. The condiments they have are great. Especially the pink sauce.
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5/20/2015
1 check-inHands down best Korean fried chicken place I've been to! Their wings really are the WHOLE wing so keep that in mind when you're ordering.
We got a mix of both flavors but I definitely liked the Seoul Sassy flavor more than the Crisp BBQ. I would say that the Crisp BBQ flavor has a hint of gochuchang flavor in it. The half order with 10 wings is a generous portion for 2 people.
Definitely a must try if you're visiting Chicago! -
7/15/2015
We came here late at night on a Saturday and got really fast service. The food was also really good.
We had the whole jumbo wings, and no kidding they were whole with all three parts of the wing and really big. The crisp BBQ flavor was a very good balance between sweet, savory, and spicy. I'd highly recommend!
We also ordered some of the bowls, and this is where I wish they could do a little differently. Essentially they have either the steak / chicken bowl which is all meat and rice, or the buddha bowls that is all vegetables and rice. I really wish they could make a mixed bowl where you get both meat and vegetables..... since we went with four people we were able to just order one of each bowl and mix the meat & veggies, but if I was with just myself or people who just wanted the chicken it would be a difficult situation. -
- Rachel T.
- Chicago, IL
- 12 friends
- 19 reviews
7/8/2015
1 check-inLet me start off by saying I do not regret my decision to try CRISP!
Of course I tried the wings. The Seoul sassy wings are sooo TASTY!! The wings are served whole (pretty big) so you can get five for about $9. Yes, that does seem a little expensive at first, but, they are WHOLE wings. You are basically ordering ten.
Anyways, the side of rice was the perfect compliment to the savory and flavorful wings.
The place is small and you order at the counter. After you take a seat (very limited) they bring you your food.
There are plenty of other things I want to try! Everything that came out of the kitchen looked delicious and I look forward to coming back!-
Seoul sassy chicken wings (left) and buffalo spicy wings (right) yummy!!Seoul sassy chicken wings (left) and buffalo spicy wings (right) yummy!!
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6/25/2015
Must Order: buddha bowl with just veggies or +beef
This was on my list of places across the US and I'm so glad we were able to have this delivered during our business meeting! Since I've been eating much smaller portions of meals (multiple times a day), I settled for a baby buddha bowl.
I loved that the portion was still pretty big considering I had basically a mini bowl. Pour in some gochujang sauce and mix up the veggies and fried egg and you have a delicious bibimbap! It was so tasty that I kept raving about it during our lunch break. I also got the chance to try a co-worker's beef in their bowl and thought it was also really good. So if you're feeling more carnivorous then I would recommend adding the beef!
If you enjoy Korean bibimbap, this is definitely a great option! -
8/5/2015
1 check-inCame in here a little while ago, I'm a little behind on my reviews but let's get to it. The wings here are awesome. Very flavorful with a nice sweet kick to them and even though the sauce is wet the wings still maintain a solid crunch to them. We also got the Buddha bowl with a bajillion veggies in them which was really really good. All in all this place is a very good spot if you're craving a different take on wings and if you're in the mood for some good Korean food.
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5/2/2015
Two of my friends recommended this place and I was curious to see if their comments were similar to the reviews on Yelp... I must say this place deserves their 4 stars.
My friends told me how huge their wings were and I was completely skeptical. I did not believe their wings were gargantuan. But I took it into consideration when ordering. With that being said, I ordered the 5 piece chicken wings with Crisp BBQ sauce and a side of rice.
As soon as I received my platter, I believed my friends when they said the portions are huge. As with the portion being huge, the wings were pretty severely delicious. The crisp BBQ had a nice sweet, tangy, and spicy kick to it. Every bite was orgasm in my mouth. The rice had sesame seeds sprinkled on top and was really soft which complimented the wings. I will definitely be back to try the other sauces.-
Crisp BBQ and white rice. With a cutie in the corner.Crisp BBQ and white rice. With a cutie in the corner.
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7/3/2015
2 check-insOh man, this place is so, so good. You know how usually when you get wings, you either get drums or flats? They don't break up the wings here, so you get both drum/ flat in one and they are HUGE AND DELICIOUS. My favorite is the Seoul Sassy (a MUST GET) but BBQ is good too, and the Buddha bowls are A+. I go here at least once a month, I love it so much!
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It you asked me to decide between Seoul Sassy wings and my family, I'd have to think about it for a minute.It you asked me to decide between Seoul Sassy wings and my family, I'd have to think about it for a minute. -
Seoul Sassy on the left, Korean BBQ on the right. We got ten wings and they were so big that the two of us couldn't finish them.Seoul Sassy on the left, Korean BBQ on the right. We got ten wings and they were so big that the two of us couldn't finish them.
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- Minh-An C.
- Long Beach, CA
- 635 friends
- 700 reviews
- Elite ’15
3/23/2015
1 check-inCrisp is a communal seating area where you would order food at the register and then get the number and sit anywhere you like. The seats are like picnic tables and if it is crowded, you might be sitting really close to strangers.
My friend and I shared the 10 piece chicken wings (whole jumbo wings) in Crisp BBQ sauce and fries. 10 wings were more than enough for the two of us. I think I ate like three and was more than full! They really are jumbo sized. The fries were mediocre, nothing special. I would pass on the fries and try something else. The wings were pretty darn yummy and fried to perfection!
I would definitely come back to try the other items like the Buddha bowl and burritos. -
6/30/2015
1 check-inWe were strolling around Chicago and came upon crisp and saw it had a decent crowd and figured it had to be good. We ordered wings and fried chicken and a side of onion rings.
The place is first come first serve searing after you order at the counter. Our food came promptly and it was hot. Every table had a whole roll of paper towel and some extra dressings. Our food was delicious, fresh, and the sauces on the chicken were very tasty. Good fast and tasty option for a quick and filling meal. -
6/2/2015
Once upon a time, three girls trekked through the windy and rainy streets of Chicago on Memorial day in search of the most talked about chicken wings in all of the land. When they finally reached the orange Crisp awning, they were saddened by the fact that it was CLOSED! The next day they took the train over with the hope that it would be open and low and behold -- IT WAS and they lived happily ever after...
Y'all, I can't tell you how happy I was to be able to try the deliciousness that were the CRISP wings. As a self-proclaimed chicken wing enthusiast, I would have to say the Seoul Sassy wings are some of the best chicken wings I have ever had. Maybe it was the sweet, salty, umami vibe I was getting from them or maybe it was the adrenaline rush from trying to find a seat in the tiny restaurant, but the overall experience eating at Crisp was fun, enjoyable, and exciting.
The guys behind the counter were very friendly and helpful when it came to showing us noobs what to order. We also got the fries and I would say they were okay - maybe equivalent to Mickey D's on a good day. There appeared to be street parking outside and the restaurant itself is maybe a 15-20 minute walk from the train station. I would highly recommend this place to any visiting Chi-town. It's definitely on my list of "to-go" places the next time I'm back. -
- Patrick J.
- Chicago, IL
- 4 friends
- 2 reviews
8/1/2015
I ordered the 6 piece boneless wings - half Seoul sassy and half suicide buffalo. Seoul sassy had a sweet flavor almost like empress chicken from a Chinese place. Suicide was the type of hot I like but not unbearable to eat - yet at the same time I was sweating a little (I agree it's gross to sweat when you eat), and comes with jalepenos (or some hot pepper) that was tough on my stomach. Don't be mistaken by the "6 piece" it was enough food for 2-3 people.
Normally I don't like to get wings take-out because they become soggy but these were still hot and crispy (we do live close...)
My gf ordered the baby Buddha bowl with beef. From what I tried I liked - she's picky and wasn't a huge fan.
Going with a 5 for the online ordering, wings, and service. -
- Michelle W.
- Chicago, IL
- 4 friends
- 38 reviews
8/7/2015
1 check-inCame here with a group of hungry boys so we ordered 2 whole chickens, one was Seoul sassy and the other crisp bbq, as well as a side of kimchi. I think we were split half and half on who preferred either flavor, but both were really good and very different than your traditional chicken wing. The kimchi was good but basically just like your standard kimchi, nothing particularly special, not too salty and not to sour. My main problem with this place was just the seating arrangement was very awkward and crammed. There wasn't enough space for people to stand, let alone sit, even though this is food that you kind of need to sit next to the people your eating with. The large cafeteria tables were very crammed together and packed, but I guess I went around dinner time on a Sunday. Maybe try to get delivery instead if it's going to be a popular time. We also felt like none of us were full off of the chicken, even though we got 2 whole chickens for 4 people. Maybe we're just hungry and have huge appetites, but that might be something to consider. If I hadn't been here with a group, I personally would've gone for the Buddha bowl, they looked really good! I would consider coming back to try their other food because it all looked pretty good.
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5/5/2015
2 check-insI can't believe it took me this long to discover the wonder that is Crisp! This place was on my radar for awhile, and the wait was well worth it! The food was fresh and delicious. I ordered the Foodie's Choice Chicken Sandwich (no blue cheese, not a fan) with the crisp BBQ sauce = DIVINE! The sauce put a delicious, spicy, Korean spin on traditional fried chicken. The freshness of the spinach and tomato combined with the bevy of sauces aboard this beauty made for a delicious sandwich.
The atomic sauce was also a standout and I found myself eating more fries just so I could have more of this sauce!
I had a tough time deciding here - chicken sandwich or chicken wings? I wasn't disappointed with my sandwich, but I'll be back to try those wings sometime soon! -
- Shantel T.
- Detroit, MI
- 47 friends
- 63 reviews
- Elite ’15
2/2/2015
I'm giving this place 5 stars because it's one of the few places I always go to when I'm in town. Although it can get really busy at times, it's worth the wait.
These finger-licking good wings are huge, and is always made fresh to order. I tried it all, but the Seoul Sassy, which is sweet and savory, is my favorite. -
- Erica F.
- Chicago, IL
- 0 friends
- 2 reviews
7/22/2015
1 check-inI'm so disappointed to share this, especially because I've been noshing on Crisp's deliciousness since 2007 but this tragedy cannot be ignored. My BF chose this joint recently for a low key lunch with friends for his birthday on Sunday afternoon. The place was busy as usual but we were excited to introduce 3 of our friends to Crisp. Everyone ordered and the wait wasn't to unbearable even though we couldn't all sit together. With happy, full tummys we packed up the remaining food to go and were on our way. When the BF went to reheat and eat, he found this little guy in his Buddha Bowl. Not cool, very disgusting, & unfortunate that Crisp's kitchen is this dirty. Clean it up Crisp, clean it up. You just lost some loyal customers!
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1/5/2015
1 check-inDear Crisp, You have ruined me for other wings.
These giant (and, yes, crispy!) wings should be enjoyed with the BBQ sauce. This ain't no mamby pamby BBQ sauce. It's sweet and spicy and sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds. The flavor is so delicious that the most delicate of eater would lick their fingers clean rather than sacrifice a drop more than necessary to one of the many, many napkins you will use.
Pros: The wings, duh! But it's also BYOB. So bring in your fave brew to enjoy those mouth watering wings. The fries are also lovely.
Cons: It's tiny. We went fairly early and could still only get a seat at one of the counters, which was fine and we were grateful for it. But if you want a seat at a table, I don't know - you might have to get there when it opens or something. So limited seating. Also, super crowded. The lines to order will wrap throughout. Don't expect any elbow room.
Crisp, my love, I will be back. I have heard great things about Sassy and must find out if they are indeed true. -
- Kiefer F.
- Chicago, IL
- 5 friends
- 9 reviews
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- Chris B.
- Rock Hill, SC
- 1 friend
- 25 reviews
6/11/2015
Spent a week in Chicago for the first time in May and as far as food goes this was the best place I tried. I debated between one of the bowls and the wings but ended up trying the wings. They were huge and very flavorful!
Definitely hope to make it back someday. :) -
- Jennifer B.
- Chicago, IL
- 56 friends
- 19 reviews
5/19/2015
Have heard so much about this for so LONG and I finally was in the area and decided to check it out!!! Bibimbap is amazing with the sauce (whatever it is). You can tell the veggies are fresh (huge plus). The rice was so delicious and sticky (the way it should be)!
I also decided to get a half order of the Seoul sassy and it was such a generous portion!! Such great sweet flavor!-
First timer: If this is what it looks like in takeout...imagine the presentation at the restaurant :)First timer: If this is what it looks like in takeout...imagine the presentation at the restaurant :)
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- Christine H.
- Chicago, IL
- 151 friends
- 80 reviews
- Elite ’15
11/29/2014
Korean fried chicken wings are the best. The sauce is so delicious here. The chicken is also cooked to perfection and the portions are large. The bowls also looked pretty good, but I've only gotten the chicken wings here.
The place is a little small so if you're eating in (and it's busy) you might have to wait for a table. In addition the tables are long picnic tables, so unless you have a big group, you're probably sharing with a few other people.
They also offer free green tea tea packets for free and hot water. -
- Nessa F.
- Chicago, IL
- 0 friends
- 23 reviews
7/13/2015
It's the first place I take people too when they visit. I really like their chicken wings, Team Seoul Sassy all the way!
While I enjoy how small the place is (super cozy, makes it mostly awesome) sometimes there are just super douchebags at the tables and they don't leave. The last time I was in there was this group of people drinking at one of the tables (they brought their own hard alcohol) and they were insanely loud, really rude, and generally unpleasant. Meeh.
Anyway, if you can get it to go, this place is the best! -
- Eric B.
- Champaign, IL
- 16 friends
- 82 reviews
4/16/2015
Crisp is a revelation in the world of Chicken wings. 5 wings there is 10 anywhere else because you get the whole wing, flapper and drum!
My favorite flavors and the BBQ and Seoul Sassy, such flavor you will never forget it!
BYOB too, but they also sell cans,
Be forewarned, its a VERY small place, so be prepared to wait for a seat -
- Doris C.
- Chicago, IL
- 20 friends
- 5 reviews
7/16/2015
It's my first time having korean chicken wings ever and those wings by CRISP are something I would knee for. There were a few flavors of sauces on the list but my friend and I picked the first two with the "stars" next to them (believed that they were recommended). As flavorful as it looks! This place is a must-go.
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Two kinds of chicken wings with two different sauces (I don't remember the names but they're the top two of the sauce list.)Two kinds of chicken wings with two different sauces (I don't remember the names but they're the top two of the sauce list.)
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- Sallyann Z.
- Chicago, IL
- 45 friends
- 58 reviews
- Elite ’15
11/13/2014
Finger-licking, savory Korean fusion food!
Warning: if you come during busy hours, be prepared to scavenge for seating. This is a tiny establishment, but it's worth it for the nomz.
This place is known for their flavorful wings and tasty bibimbap bowls. My friends and I ordered the Seoul sassy wings, crisp BBQ chicken tenders, and a chicken bad boy buddha bowl... I'm drooling just typing this again! This was so tasty and I'm so glad we shared several dishes! I don't know how I could decide if it was just myself. Also I drizzled their atomic and buddha sauce as a compliment to the already great flavors. I wish I could just bottle a mix of the two sauces and take it home with me! Buddha bowl was good but the star of the meal was obviously the wings.
Definitely come here for some atypical yet mind blowing flavors, but be mindful of the limited seating.-
Big boy buddha bowl with chicken, Seoul sassy chicken wings and crisp BBQ chicken tenders.Big boy buddha bowl with chicken, Seoul sassy chicken wings and crisp BBQ chicken tenders.
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- Valerie Z.
- Chicago, IL
- 46 friends
- 20 reviews
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- Amy H.
- Chicago, IL
- 0 friends
- 2 reviews
5/26/2015
I lived in Korea for my all life before moving to Chicago last year. And there is no doubt that I love Korean food. I always went to look for good Korean spots in Chicago but it hasn't really been successful. Crisp, on the other hand, was one of the places that I told my friends about. There are a lot of Korean restaurants in Chicago but Crisp is definitely one of the restaurants where you should visit in Chicago.
Their menu is very simple yet interesting. There are two big parts of their menu, one is Korean-style fried chicken and the another is Bibimbap(Korean traditional rice dish where they put rice and various vegetables, beef, fried egg and Korean chilly paste called Gochujang). For fried chicken, they have different sauces than what you usually get from regular chicken wing places in America. Seoul Sassy is soy sauce based sauce which tastes very similar to what you actually get at fried chicken restaurants in Korea. Grandma's sauce is basically sweet chilly sauce which also is very similar to how it is in Korea. Fun thing about their Bibimbap is that they named it Buddha bowl. Also, they have 3 different size which offers different kinds and numbers of vegetables. For your choice of protein, they offer tofu, beef, and chicken. I really recommend you to try it with beef while it's how normally we eat in Korea, but my friend who went there with me was vegetarian so he just ate it with no protein. He still told me it was best food he had in a while! I liked the food overall because it's still very authentic but at the same time they adapted Korean food to American taste. It has more of sweetness and saltines and it was definately less spicy. So I think Crisp good for someone who is not ready to get very exotic but still wants to try something different. It will be worth trying!
Besides food, there were bad parts as they had good parts. I realized that the size of restaurant was little small for amount of people who were visiting. It was Thursday afternoon when I visited, but the restaurant was full of people and there were many people who were taking food for carry out. It would have been nicer if the space was little bigger. Although people working there were very friendly and nice, the restaurant didn't have any feeling of Korea. Since I am very interested in spreading Korean culture to the world, I'd expect such a good Korean fusion restaurant to show that their food is based on Korean food so that people can feel friendly about Korean food in the future. Maybe they could put more décor like Korean flag that shows it's a Korean restaurant or hang pictures of Korea with Korean letters!
Overall, I really liked that they had simple but good menu, and good sense of Korean flavors into it. For people who hasn't tried this place yet, I recommend you to try this spot to taste new sauces on fried chicken and I assure that their Buddha bowls will please you with new flavors and healthy balance! -
- Thy N.
- Denton, TX
- 59 friends
- 20 reviews
7/27/2015
I came here every time I visited my brotha in Chicago! It was just some tasty chicken wings and great Buddha bowl (big portion, too!!). Price is very reasonable! The restaurant is small and seating is kinda of limited, but we never had to wait to long to get the table! See you next time when I'm in town! Yum!!
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- Claudio V.
- Chicago, IL
- 87 friends
- 47 reviews
5/29/2015
1 check-inSomeone I met told me I should try Crisp because they have the best wings in Chicago. I love fried chicken and the saucier they are the better. I listened and convinced my wife to go to diner here one day. This place does not disappoint. My wife is not much of a BBQ sauce person, but their BBQ wings she can not resist. Best wings I have ever tried.
If you are in the area you have to try Crisp. If you are not in the area, you have to take a trip so that you can try Crisp!!! -
- Maddy H.
- Chicago, IL
- 0 friends
- 3 reviews
7/9/2015
2 check-insLove ordering their whole chicken deal on days I don't feel like cooking dinner!!!! Very fast delivery and super reasonable prices.
My only problem with Crisp is the ordering process. I always order by phone, and IF someone picks up the phone, I'm put on hold immediately. Most of the time there's a busy signal and the call won't even go through.
But the chicken is so good, I keep coming back. -
- Marlyn L.
- Chicago, IL
- 16 friends
- 121 reviews
6/11/2015
Best wings you'll ever eat in Chicago.
Usually service is super nice, too. Today is the one exception.
I placed an online order to make sure my food was ready by the time I got there. As I paid, I asked my future husband if he still wanted to eat it there because it looked crowded. The cashier said with an attitude, "We tell people we don't take reservations, so for you to place an order online and then sit here and eat it is very rude to the other diners here." I looked at Mike and said, "Well, guess we paid to park for nothing... Alright, thanks man."
So, we left. I have no problem with the cashier saying it's against policy to place a to go order and eat it there. We'd actually done it twice before and were never told otherwise. But he didn't have to accuse us of being line jumpers. It's rude to others? The people behind us who were about to order would have to wait a good 15 minutes to get their food. By that time, we would have been licking our fingers and tossing the bones out. And we certainly wouldn't have been taking up any space after that.
I will come back to Crisp because this is really the only time I had a problem here. But I think if this had been my first experience, I would have really been pissed and given it a bad review. I hope management sees this and tells their employees to explain things without being rude.
Business info summary
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- Today
- 11:30 am - 9:00 pm Open now
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- Price range
- $11-30
Hours
| Mon | 11:30 am - 9:00 pm | |
|---|---|---|
| Tue | 11:30 am - 9:00 pm | |
| Wed | 11:30 am - 9:00 pm | |
| Thu | 11:30 am - 9:00 pm | Open now |
| Fri | 11:30 am - 9:00 pm | |
| Sat | 11:30 am - 9:00 pm | |
| Sun | 11:30 am - 9:00 pm |
More business info
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- Takes Reservations
- No
- Delivery
- Yes
- Take-out
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Yes
- Good For
- Lunch, Dinner
- Parking
- Street
- Bike Parking
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Yes
- Good for Kids
- Yes
- Good for Groups
- Yes
- Attire
- Casual
- Ambience
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Average
- Alcohol
- No
- Outdoor Seating
- No
- Wi-Fi
- Free
- Has TV
- No
- Dogs Allowed
- No
- Waiter Service
- No
- Caters
- Yes
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